Opening Hymn: What a friend we have in Jesus by Joseph Meditcolt;
1 What a friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry
everything to God in prayer!
2 Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged;
take it to the Lord in prayer!
Can we find a friend so faithful
who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
take it to the Lord in prayer!
3 Are we weak and heavy laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge–
take it to the Lord in prayer!
Do your friends despise, forsake you?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In his arms he’ll take and shield you;
you will find a solace there.
Worship and Rejoice, 2003
Sermon:
The chapter of Revelation 16 depicts humanity’s rejection of Our Heavenly Father’s warnings, culminating in the gathering of nations at Armageddon for a final battle.
A big key to receiving Our Heavenly Father’s gifts. is to honestly and truthfully do what he asks of you.The phrase “God gives good gifts to those who love him” reflects a common theme in Christianity, supported by scriptures .When you go to your Heavenly Father and pray to confess a sin, or repent of it he will help you with making a relationship stronger, or bring you to a higher level with him or blessing you with a lot of wealth or even a better job. Trusting in perfect timing requires faith, patience, and a willingness to surrender one’s own timelines to Our Heavenly Father. It involves believing that Our Heavenly Father is working even when it is not visible.
The Heavenly Father’s grace and the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. Believers are made perfect in Our Heavenly Father’s eyes through faith in Christ’s sacrifice, and the Holy Spirit empowers them to live a life of increasing holiness.Ultimately, the goal of striving for the Heavenly Father’s perfect will is to align one’s actions, thoughts, and attitudes with his character, demonstrating His love and righteousness to the world.Thanksgiving is rooted in the understanding that every good and perfect gift, both material and spiritual, comes from Our Heavenly Father. (James 1:17). It is an acknowledgment of dependence on Him, which counters pride and self-sufficiency.
Closing Hymn: O how he loves you and me by Digital songs and Hymns:
O how He loves you and me,
O how He loves you and me;
He gave His life–what more could He give?
O how He loves you;
O how He loves me:
O how He loves you and me!
Verse 2
Jesus to Calvary did go,
His love for mankind to show;
What He did there brought hope from despair:
O how He loves you;
O how He loves me;
O how He loves you and me!
O how He loves you; O how he loves me;
O how He loves you and Me. (you and me.)
Closing Prayer;
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the biblical meaning of thanksgiving: to offer praise for Your steadfast love and all Your blessings, even in difficult circumstances. We pray for a heart that is unfeignedly thankful, rejoicing always as is Your will for us, and giving thanks in all things because every good gift is from You. Thank You for the grace of salvation through Christ and for Your constant goodness, mercy, and presence in our lives, now and forever.
Our lord and savior we pray, please forgive me of my sins against you, please come into my heart. By the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord for saving me.
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